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Desmoceras Fossil Ammonite Aptian Cretaceous Tulear Madagascar Genuine Specimen

Original price was: £18.00.Current price is: £14.40.

Offering an authentic and beautifully preserved DESMOCERAS fossil ammonite, sourced from the Aptian Stage of the Early Cretaceous Period (approximately 125 to 113 million years ago). This remarkable specimen comes from the fossil-rich deposits of Tulear, Madagascar.

Geology & Origin:

During the Aptian period, Tulear was a shallow marine environment teeming with diverse marine life, including ammonites. The conditions were ideal for fossilization, with fine sediments quickly covering and preserving the shells. The resulting fossils, like this specimen, display excellent structural preservation and give a glimpse into the thriving marine ecosystems of the Early Cretaceous.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Fossil Ammonite (Extinct marine mollusc)
  • Species: Desmoceras sp.
  • Preservation: Excellent, with clear shell details and natural form

Features:

  • 100% genuine, natural fossil specimen
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Carefully hand-selected for superior preservation and quality
  • The exact specimen shown in the listing photographs
  • Scale rule / cube shown = 1cm: Full sizing visible in listing photos

Why Buy From Us? We specialize in offering authentic, professionally curated fossils, each piece carefully prepared to highlight its unique beauty and historical value. Every purchase is supported by a Certificate of Authenticity for your peace of mind.

Perfect for fossil collectors, educational use, or as an extraordinary natural history decor piece for home or office!

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Description

Desmoceras Fossil Ammonite

This genuine Desmoceras fossil ammonite is identified as Aptian, Cretaceous, and comes from Tulear, Madagascar. It is a distinctive piece for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, educators, and anyone interested in the marine life and geological history of the Cretaceous Period. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Geological Identification

Desmoceras is an extinct genus of ammonite, a group of coiled marine cephalopods that lived in ancient seas. Ammonites are especially valued in palaeontology and collecting because their fossilised shells provide a direct connection to marine ecosystems of the distant past. This specimen is identified specifically as Desmoceras and is assigned to the Aptian stage of the Cretaceous.

The Aptian forms part of the Early Cretaceous, a major interval of Earth history known for diverse marine reptiles, invertebrates, and other ocean-dwelling organisms. Fossils from this period are important for studying ancient marine environments, biological change, and the distribution of life through geological time. The Tulear region of Madagascar is recognised by collectors for its fossil material and adds meaningful locality interest to this ammonite specimen.

Collector and Display Appeal

A Desmoceras ammonite is a natural conversation piece and a strong addition to a collection focused on ammonites, Cretaceous fossils, Madagascar fossils, or palaeontology. It can be displayed in a fossil cabinet, study, office, classroom, museum-style arrangement, or home décor setting. The specimen also makes a thoughtful gift for geology students, fossil collectors, science enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by prehistoric marine life.

Its value for study and display comes from the combination of an identified ammonite genus, Aptian Cretaceous age designation, and Tulear, Madagascar locality. These details make it suitable for educational collections and for collectors who enjoy documenting the geological setting and age associated with each fossil.

Photograph and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s presentation, natural surface features, and overall appearance before purchase. As with all natural fossils, each piece is individually formed through geological processes and has its own unique character.

Authenticity Certificate

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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